Bendel Insurance are through to the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Algeria’s ASO Chlef on Saturday night.
ASO Chlef won the preliminary round first-leg encounter 1-0, scoring via a penalty in the 31st minute.
The thrilling tie ended 1-1 on aggregate.
Bendel Insurance goalkeeper was the hero as he made a big save to help his side win the shootout.
The Benin Arsenals will face 2022 champions RS Berkane in the next round next month.
The winner of the two-legged encounter will secure a place in the lucrative group stage of the competition.
The Nigeria Federation Cup champions are participating in the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time.